Loading...
Minutes June 21, 199433O CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 21, 1994 The Council convened into the Executive Session on Tuesday, June 21, 1994 at 5:15 p.m. in the civil Defense Room. PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Brock; Council Members Chew, Cott, Perry, Miller and Smith. ABSENT: None 1. The Council considered the following in Executive Session: A. Legal Matters -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE Sec. 551.071 1. Considered action in Cohagen, et al. v. City of Denton. B. Real Estate -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE Sec. 551.072 C. Personnel/Board Appointments -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE Sec. 551.074 The Council convened into the Work Session on Tuesday, June 21, .1994 at 6:00 p.m. in the city Council Chambers. PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Brock; Council Members Chew, Cott, Perry, Miller and Smith. ABSENT: None 1. The Council received report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding athe implementation of the Juvenile Diversion Task Force recommendations. Harlan Jefferson, Treasurer, stated that at the last Council session, members of the Juvenile Diversion Task Force had presented three recommendations which included a teen court, a contract with Youth and Family Counseling to make their First Offender Program available to residents of the City of Denton and create a Juvenile Crime Interagency Coalition. The Task Force felt it was very important to have a community wide effort to address juvenile issues. They did not feel it was a city, county, school district, church or family responsibility alone. Alternatives for creating a teen court were (1) not accept the recommendation in any form or variation which would mean that Municipal Court would continue operating as it currently did; (2) implement a teen court program which would be operated solely by volunteers; (3) implement the Task Force recommendation as presented to Council. Resources for cash and in-kind services, office space and court space would be needed with this recommendation. Staff was recommending implementing the Task Force recommendation. Steps necessary to implement the Task Force recommendation were (1) obtaining a 331 city of Denton city Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 2 commitment from potential co-sponsors to support the teen court program by having a core group of Juvenile Diversion Task Force members meet with representatives from the school district, county, city and a civic group to discuss their interest in the teen court recommendation and identify potential resources from their agencies; (2) appointing a Board of Directors by the agencies that agreed to co-sponsor the teen court program; (3) hiring a part- time paid coordinator by the Board of Directors who would be responsible for training and supervising adult and teen volunteers; and (4) applying to become a non-profit organization which would allow the program to apply for grant funding. Alternatives for contracting with Youth and Family Counseling were (1) not accept the recommendation of the Task Force which would limit the Municipal Judge's alternatives for dealing with juveniles from dysfunctional families; (2) implement the recommendation as presented to Council which would require the city to spend $27,091 to provide services to 120 first offenders plus would necessitate a counseling facility and utility services for that facility, (3) contract with Youth and Family Counseling for only extreme cases identified by the Municipal Judge. Staff recommended Option 3 which was to contract on a limited basis for referral of juveniles from the most dysfunctional families. As Youth and Family Counseling was a human services agency, it would be more appropriate for the Human Services Committee to review their request for funding. If Council accepted staff's recommendation, the following steps would be necessary to implement that recommendation: (1) develop an estimate of the most serious cases and budget associated with those cases; (2) submit a proposal to Youth and Family Services; (3) increase the budget of the Municipal Judge by that dollar amount and (4) sign a contract with Youth and Family Services. Alternatives for creating a Juvenile Crime Interagency Coalition were (1) not accept the Task Force recommendation, (2) implement the Task Force recommendation as presented, and (3) modify the recommendation in terms of structure and composition by perhaps using other agencies in existence or using city staff to coordinate the efforts among all of the agencies. Staff recommended implementing the recommendations of the Task Force as submitted. If that were done, the following steps were necessary: (1) develop a mission for the coalition, (2) appoint members of the coalition similar to the Task Force, and (3) delegate the responsibility of appointing one or more members to the coalition to each council member. Council Member Cott asked that if the teen court were not established and the Municipal Court of Record could handle this kind of issue, was the State Court easily let out this problem. 332 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 3 Jefferson replied that the State Court was not involved in first Class C misdemeanor cases. Council Member Cott asked if the school system had agreed to provide funds for the program. Jefferson replied not at this time. One of the recommendations of the Task Force was to have a core group of the task force meet with those types of entities to determine interest and funding in the program. Council Member Cott felt that this was a good program but not a good way to pay for the program. He felt that before the program was started, there needed to be assurance that all who should be paying for the program were doing so. City Manager Harrell stated that if the Council was favorable to establishing a teen court, members of the Task Force would approach various entities to assess a degree of interest and a degree of funding they might be able to fund the first year operation of the teen court. Staff had already identified $7,800 for the City's share of court which was already in the budget. If the Task Force was successful in receiving other monetary contributions, the City's share would not increase over what was budgeted for this year. It was suggested to start the counseling service on a · limited basis and would be a budget item in this year's budget. The third recommendation regarding the establishment of a coalition was a no cost item. Mayor Pro Tem Brock stated that even if the City did not establish a teen court, it still had the responsibility for dealing with Class C Misdemeanors. The School District had no responsibility to deal with those types of offenses even with their zero tolerance policy. With a teen court, there was the ~possibility of transferring a financial liability to other agencies. Jefferson stated that that was correct. Currently the City did not require additional funding from the School District to process those additional case~ received as a result of the District's zero tolerance policy. Council Member Miller felt that the Task Force would be coordinated with the City staff in terms of developing a budget. The teen court was designed for those first offenders so as to discourage them from additional offenses. This worked well in other cities with a teen court. He was concerned with the need to contract with an outside agency in terms of additional costs. He also had a problem with a recommendation coming from the Human Service 333 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 4 Committee because although this was a counseling function, 100% of the individuals directed to the agency was through the court system determined by the Judges that they needed the service. Other human services which were funded were people who came from all sources. The City would be directing referrals to this service through the court system. He did not feel it was in the same category as the other kinds of services which the Human Services Committee dealt with. He also thought there would be a more detailed budget presented for~Council consideration. He did feel that the cost was reasonable for what the City would be receiving. Jefferson stated that once the budget was set on the number of individuals using the service, that dollar amount would be paid regardless Of the number of individuals. He also felt that the teen court would benefit the school districts as well. Council Member Perry suggested that the Council work carefully through the program in'the beginning. He felt it might be best to first start the program and determine how well it worked and then institute the numbers. There was something to be said about joint rehabilitation of a juvenile offender and was in favor of forming a coalition with other agencies. When something new was started, there was a need to work carefully through all the issues and funds could be increased later if necessary. Council Member Smith asked that if a first offender went through the teen court system, he would not have a record at that point. Jefferson replied correct that at that point he would not have a record. Council Member Smith felt that that was a very important reason for trying this program and was in favor of adopting all three recommendations and proceeding with caution. Mayor Pro Tem Brock stated that she had understood that if the larger amount was spent, the Youth and Family counseling service would be available in Denton. Jefferson replied that part of the Service's proposal was that one of the public service agencies provide a facility in Denton for the agency. The Task Force felt that it would be difficult to require families to go to Flower Mound. Council Member Cott felt that rehabilitation should come with a known cost and that a number was needed. 334 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 5 Council Member Miller asked how the proposed 120 case number was developed. Jefferson replied that the case load from last year was looked at to determine the number of predicted cases. Council Member Miller asked how comfortable staff was with the probability that there would be 120 juveniles and families who would benefit from this kind of service. Sandra White, Municipal Judge, replied that the 120 cases was a conservative number and that there would be more cases than that which would be eligible for such a program. The count did not include any of the 17 year olds who came to court for certain types of offenses which would be eligible for a teen court. Those cases were now in an adult docket and were not separated from the 10-16 year olds. Council Member Miller stated that the Judges would have to make the determination as to which of the cases to refer and not all cases would be able to be referred to the agency. White replied correct. Council Member Miller asked how this type of program would meet the needs of the individuals. White replied that Judge Whitten had used the program at the County level and felt it was very effective. If the Council wanted a joint cooperative effort, there were several entities already interested in such a program. Council Member Chew indicated that he was in favor of the recommendations from the Juvenile Diversion Task Force and would like to see the counseling program set up in Denton. Mayor Pro Tem Brock stated that if the juvenile offenders were not taken through this diversion process, they would go through the court system at a much larger cost. She suggested proceeding with a teen court and the interagency coalition but do more research on the family counseling aspect of the recommendations. Council Member Perry felt that accessibility was an important point for a successful operation of this type of a court. Mayor Castleberry asked for the staff recommendation. 335 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 6 Jefferson repled that the recommendations were (1) accept the Juvenile Diversion Task Force recommendation on a teen court implementation, (2) provide funding on a limited basis to Youth and Family Counseling Services for severe cases in Flower Mound which would cost approximately $5,000 and (3) create a Juvenile Crime Interagency Coalition. Mayor Castleberry asked how much additional money would be necessary for each item. Jefferson replied that a budget number had not been determined at this time. Approximately $7,900 was available from the current appropriation. The total amount which the City would, be responsible for would be determined through negotiations with a core group of members from the Juvenile Diversion Task Force and representatives from the CoUnty, the School District~and civic groups. The Coalition did not have a budget and Youth and Family Services was estimated at $5,000. Mayor Castleberry stated that staff was requesting direction to begin negotiations and a budget would be a later item. City Manger Harrell stated that the Task Force completed its recommendations two weeks ago for Council consideration. The City's proposed budget had been balanced three weeks prior to that time period. Whatever the Council decided to do which might be over $7,900 would have to be a budget item. Council Member Smith stated that she would like to see something worked out with the family counseling service. Only going through a teen court probably would not help correct the problem and intervention was very important with the youth. If that service was not started, she would like staff to continue to investigate that area. She felt it was preferable to have the service in Denton. Jefferson stated that he had met with members of the Denton United Way as Youth and Family Counseling was funded by the United Way in Flower Mound. They felt that this program could be considered for funding in future years. Miller motioned, Perry seconded to proceed with developing a teen court, including participation by other groups in the city. Staff should investigate including the counseling agency with the program and establish the juvenile crime interagency coalition. Council Member Cott asked if .the Miller motion included staff returning to Council with funding recommendations prior to starting 336 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 7 the program. Council Member Miller replied correct that staff would present possible options for funding and costs. Council Member Chew asked if the Miller motion gave staff instructions to look into the feasibility of establishing a counseling center in Denton. Council Member Miller replied correct. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, , "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye" Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 2. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding a Chamber of Commerce request for a joint economiq, development competitive analysis. Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that as part of the City's partnership of economic development with the Chamber of Commerce, a proposal had been developed to perform a study of economic development opportunities in the City. As in any city, in order to provide good jobs and a good ecgnomic base, existing businesses must grow and new industries must come into the city. Relating to this economic development issue was a major question of what types of businesses best fit Denton's strengths and were there good public and private services in place to help existing businesses and industries grow and to attract new industries into the community. The proposal would investigate those issues. There were four different items in the scope of study: (1) a growth analysis looking at the forecast of the community's future economic growth and available resources of labor costs, current land use and availability; (2) an overview of the economic development of the market and a review of the existing economic market to determine what unique aspects Denton had for particular industries and businesses; (3) an assessment of the community's approach to economic development which would look at the private and public sector service and response to economic development; and (4) a comparative analysis to other cities in terms of economic development. It was estimated that such a study would cost $35- 50,000 and was proposed that the Chamber pay 50% and the City pay 50%. The Public Utilities Board recommended approval at its Monday meeting and asked staff to reallocate funds to be available if Council so.desired. Due to a time constraint, this item was continued during the Regular Session under Miscellaneous Matters from the City Manager. 337 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 8 The Council convened into the Regular Session on Tuesday, June 21, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Brock; Council Members Chew, Cott, Perry, Miller and Smith. ABSENT: None 1. Pledge of Allegiance The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of the Regular Session of May 17, 1994 and the Special Call Session of May 24, 1994. Council Member Miller indicated that in the last paragraph of page 31 of the May 17 minutes should say "should" instead of "could". Council Member Smith stated that the first page of the May 17 minutes should indicate Mayor Pro Tem Brock and not Smith under those present. smith motioned, Chew seconded to the minutes'as corrected. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Requests A. The Council considered a request for an exception from the noise ordinance for the Aubrey Booster Club until 11:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 1994 at the Fairgrounds. Joseph Portugal, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that an exception had been requested to the noise ordinance for the use of a loudspeaker by the Aubrey Booster Club. Area residents and merchants had been considered in discussions for this event and the original request for an exception to midnight had been changed to 11:00 p.m. The Police Department had been contacted to ensure orderly movement of vehicles during the event. Council Member smith asked if the stage would be behind the west exhibit building and would face southwest. Portugal replied correct. 338 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 9 Council Member Smith stated that the music would be aimed toward the businesses. Portugal replied correct that the organization was very careful to project the sound away from the area residents. Council Member Perry stated that he was pleased to see a genuine effort made to accommodate the neighborhood. It was obvious that an effort had been made to work with the neighborhood. Mayor Pro Tem Brock asked if parking would be on the Fairgrounds. Portugal replied correct and overflow provisions were also in place. Police reserves would be used to direct traffic to and from the event. Merchants in the area had agreed to off-site parking but most of the parking would be on the Fairgrounds. Perry motioned, Smith seconded to approve the exception. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 4. Citizen Reports A. The Council received a citizen report from Willie Hudspeth regarding a drainage issue and the City Council Rules of Procedure. Mr. Hudspeth stated that at the last meeting some members of the audience indicated that Council was not interested in what citizens had to say. A five minute presentation for speakers was done as a necessity and Council really was not wanting to hear what citizens had to say. He did not know if that were true but that was the perception. He had called several times to the Electrical Department to ask them to correct work on his property but never received a return call. That was the type of response he constantly received from City staff. He felt that southeast Denton was being neglected. The drainage problem behind his house was not done properly in the beginning. He felt that where Mayor Pro Tem Brock lived, roads were done correctly. Where Council Member Perry lived roads were done properly. Drainage was done properly in the Woodrow Wilson area but not so in southeast Denton. He felt that southeast Denton was being neglected and not being taken care of. B. The Council received a citizen report from Carl Williams regarding the reactivating of the Community Ethnic Relations Board. Mr. Williams was not present at the meeting. 339 city of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 10 5. Public Hearings A. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance amending a portion of Planned Development No. 72 by adopting a detailed plan, creating 55 residential lots known as Cooper Landing. The 14.461 acre site was located on the north and east sides of Bell Avenue, between Locust Street and Windsor Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 6-0 at its meeting of May 25, 1994.) Frank Robbins, Executive Director for Planning and Development, stated that as was the practice with residential or single family residential planned developments, the building footprints had been waived and what was available was the building envelopes. The proposal was a substantial downzoning and if approved would decrease the number of intensity trips allocated in the area. The minimum lot in the proposed development was 7,000 square feet which was consistent with the SF-7 standards..Lot width in the proposal was 50' and SF-7 was 60'. Lot depth for SF-7 was 90' and most of the proposed lots were 110 ' or greater. Building-coverage for SF- 7 was 35% and the proposal was 40%. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval. The Mayor opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor. No one spoke in opposition. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 94-105 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A DETAIL PLAN FOR 14.461 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED WITHIN A PORTION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 72 LOCATED NORTH AND EAST OF BELL AVENUE BETWEEN NORTH LOCUST STREET AND WINDSOR DRIVE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Brock motioned, Smith seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 34O City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 11 6. Consent Agenda Chew motioned, Perry seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. A. Bids and Purchase Orders: Bid #1613 - Distribution Transformers Bid #1618 - Hickory Creek Sanitary Sewer B. Plats and Replats Preliminary plat of Lots 1-55, Block A of the Cooper Landing Addition. The 14.461 acre site was located directly north and east of Bell Avenue, between Locust Street and Windsor Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 6-0· ) Preliminary plat for Lots 1 and 2, block 1, Denton County Municipal Project on a 17.9335 acre tract located on the east side of Ruddell Street south of the extension of East Hickory. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 6-0.) C. Tax Refunds First American Title Company/Thomas D. Hodgson - $567.68 LaSalle Systems Leasing, Inc. - $5,076.98 7. Ordinances Council considered the Consent Agenda ordinances A. and B. A. 94-106 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 341 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 12 B. 94-107 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS OR IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Perry motioned, Smith seconded to adopt the Consent Agenda ordinances. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending solid waste rates for sanitary landfill use as authorized by Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton by amending the charges for use of the landfill; and adding a separate charge for yard waste diverted from the landfill. Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that the purpose of the ordinance change was to bring the City's recycling of cardboard projects in line with the market. A 30 yard container would be charged $125 per month instead of $150 and a 42 yard container would be charged $150 instead of $200. This reduction would put the City in a competitive range for its customers. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 94-i08 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING SOLID WASTE RATES FOR SANITARY LANDFILL USE AS.AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON BY AMENDING THE CHARGES FOR USE OF THE LANDFILL; ADDING A SEPARATE CHARGE FOR YARD WASTE DIVERTED FROM THE LANDFILL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Perry motioned, Smith seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Denton and Baker-Shiflett/Emcon relating to professional engineering services for expansion of the landfill. Howard Martin, Director of Environmental Operations, stated that this request would be for an increase of an existing contract with 342 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 13 Baker-Shiflett/Emcon for an increased level of geotechnical investigations for the new landfill site. The current contract was for $110,000 and the proposal would increase the amount by $66,700 for a total amount of $177,000. Of that $66,700 increase, $25,000 would be removed from the existing HDR contract. Part of that work would be moved into the Baker-Shiflett contract. The primary reason for the increase was due to Subtitle D regulations and an increased level of hydrogeological and geotechnical characterization of the site. The primary areas of focus of concern would be an analysis of hydrogeological conditions of the ground water underneath the site and the geotechnical analysis associated with the composite liner and collection system. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 94-109 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND BAKER- SHIFLETT/EMCON RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR EXPANSION OF THE LANDFILL; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Perry motioned, smith seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 8. Resolutions A. The Council considered adoption of a resolution confirming the appointments by the City Manager of Charldean Newell, Dennis Stephens, and Jana Bates to the Denton Civil Service Commission. The following resolution was considered: NO. R94-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER OF CHARLDEAN NEWELL, JANA BATES AND DENNIS STEPHENS TO THE DENTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chew motioned, Brock seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 343 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 14 9. The Council considered approval of a resolution readopting a policy for tax abatement for the City. City Manager Harrell stated that this resolution would renew an existing policy regarding tax abatements for the City. By State law, this must be done every two years. The following resolution was considered: NO. R94-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, READOPTING A POLICY FOR TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chew motioned, Brock seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 10. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending the boundaries of Enterprise Zone II. Linda Ratliff, Economic Development Coordinator, stated that this ordinance would amend the boundaries of Enterprise Zone II. The purpose of an Enterprize Zone was to encourage development, growth and expansion in the private sector and to stimulate the creation of jobs within the boundary of the zone. This was also a marketing tool used when marketing industrial sites and a community with such a zone was seen as a community which was serious about industrial recruitment. The economy had changed quite a bit since the original designation and unemployment had gone down. This meant that not as much area could be added. Georgia-Pacific had indicated a desire to become designated as an enterprise project. As an enterprise project, a company would commit to hiring 25% of new hires from people who live within the zone or who were considered economically disadvantaged. In return, they would receive state sales rebates on construction materials used in projects and on new equipment plus a discount on corporate franchise tax on depreciable capital acquired during the five years as an enterprise project. The major change from the Department of Commerce requirement which was not an original requirement was that a city now had to provide an incentive to a business that located within an enterprise zone which was not offered to businesses not located in an enterprise zone. The proposed ordinance indicated that should a business locate within the enterprise zone apply, qualify and be awarded tax abatement, the City would rebate an additional 5% making a total tax incentive of 30%. 344 city of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 15 Council Member Cott stated that a number of years ago this was the way to go. He asked what was currently happening in the State. Ratliff replied that having an enterprise zone had helped the City make the first cut with many industrial prospects. City Manager Harrell stated that Georgia-Pacific was not receiving tax abatements and would receive the State enterprise zone rebates. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 94-110 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF ENTERPRISE ZONE II WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Miller motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 11. The Council considered approval of a resolution nominating Georgia-Pacific Corporation as an Enterprise Zone Project. Linda Ratliff, Economic Development Coordinator, stated that this resolution would recommend Georgia-Pacific to be nominated as an enterprise zone project. Mayor Castleberry stated that this item was a public hearing. The Mayor opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor. No one spoke in opposition. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The following resolution was considered: NO. R94-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE ¢IT¥ OF DENTON, TEXAS NOMINATING GEORGIA- PACIFIC CORPORATION AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 345 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 199~4 Page 16 Chew motioned, Brock seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 12. The Council considered nominations/appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions. Mayor Castleberry stated that Council would vote on the nominations made at the last meeting. Perry motioned to appoint those individuals nominated at the previous meeting. (Attachment A) On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. Council made additional nominations as noted on Attachment A. 13. Vision Update The Council representatives on the Vision Project indicated that they did not have anything to report at this time. 14. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager. Council continued with Work Session Item #2. 2. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding a Chamber of Commerce request for a joint economic development competitive analysis. Council Member Smith asked what the Public Utilities Board had decided on in the way of financing. Nelson stated that the Public Utilities Board requested staff to make available up to $25,000 for the study. There were funds targeted for a water rate study which would be done in-house. Mayor Pro Tem Brock asked how the sums were determined for the projected costs of the project. Nelson replied that they were estimates from professionals in the business. A comprehensive project of this nature should be able to target the issues in the dollar range of $40-50,000. ' Mayor Pro Tem Brock asked who would select the consultant. 346 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 17 Nelson replied that selection would be done by a committee of City representatives and economic development representatives from the Chamber of Commerce. Council Member Perry asked how the proposal differed from current economic development from the City and from the Chamber. Nelson stated that the economic development partnership with the Chamber was primarily promoting ideas of different businesses and trying to find the businesses for Denton. It was primarily a marketing activity looking for industry and visiting with new prospective industries. The proposal would focus and would determine what were the unique characteristics of Denton which would be attractive to other industries. Those characteristics might include what was the labor market for Denton, what was the geological location, what was the transportation system, etc. It was felt that there was a need for an objective, external view of how the City's policies respond to the development community. Council Member Perry felt that the scope and detail of the proposal would be far beyond what was ordinarily done. Nelson replied correct. Richard Hayes - Chairman, Board of Chamber of Commerce, stated that the proposal was one part of a strategic plan for economic development which the Chamber had been working on this year. The strategic plan included input from various entities within the City. It contained five focus items, the first of which was a competitive analysis study which would look at key trends, the market place and economy for competing and specific programs in place. It would determine how well the City was competing with area cities. An external study would indicate an objective assessment of the current programs. The other items were (2) a City-wide importance of business educational campaign; .(3) increasing Denton's visibility in the metroplex; (4) increasing Denton's commercial/industrial tax base by $36 million this year; and (5) achieving air quality compliance by October l, 1994. Each of those plans required a renewed commitment from the Chamber and some of the plans required participation from the City. The steps needed to accomplish the economic study were (1) obtain a commitment from the Chamber Board of Directors which was done when the Chamber agreed to provide up to $20,000 for the study; (2) seek participation of the City Council and staff; (3) establish a scope of study; (4) identify a third party to do the study; and (5) request Council, as it was in the budget process, to consider making dollars available for other aspects of the Chamber's strategic plan, specifically Step 3 which would require a different 347 city of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 18 marketing approach than Step 4. The Chamber, the city and the DISD all spent money on marketing and he felt that those entities should be combined for best usage of all of those dollars. Council Member Miller asked for a target date for completion of the study. Hayes replied that September 1 was the target date but realized that that date might be hard to reach. Mayor Pro Tem Brock stated that she had been concerned for some time that perhaps the public funds which were being spent for economic development might be spent more productively if there were a more comprehensive strategy. There had been some surveys which were too superficial but she was in favor of such a study if there was sufficient City participation. Brock motioned, Miller seconded to approve the participation. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. B. Staff would like to schedule a time for a tour of the proposed CIP programs and 3-4 hours would be needed for that tour. Consensus of the Council was that the tour should be scheduled for July 26th. 15. The Council took the following official action on Executive Session items: Smith motioned, Perry seconded to hire the lawfirm of Wolfe, Clark & Henderson in the Cohagen matter. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 16. New Business The following items of New Business were suggested by Council Members for future agendas: A. .Council Member Chew asked for a work session discussion regarding the feasibility of constructing a convention center in Denton. B. Council Member Smith asked for a review of the human services funding procedures before the next funding sessions. 348 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 19 C. Council Member Smith indicated that it was time for the Council to work on the~Council's adopt-a-spot. Consensus of the Council was to set that date for July 18 at 6:00 p.m. D. Mayor Pro Tem Brock suggested reviewing the human services guidelines after the budget deliberations. E. Mayor Pro Tem Brock expressed interest in establishing a committee such as suggested by Carl Williams. Council Member Chew agreed and suggested waiting to hear from Mr. Williams before putting the item on an agenda for discussion. F. Council Member Miller asked for a discussion regarding the Lalor funding agencies. 17. There was no Executive Session held during the Regular Session. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. iNNIF~R WALTERS CITY DF DENTON, TEXAS / BOB CASTLEBERRY, MA~OR ~ CITY OF DENTON, TEX~S ~ / ACC001EC